Your favorite Spoons

[Aquaholic]

I suspect that’s a very rare event. I’ve seen it very occasionally with mine.

Yes, you can tie to the single or double strand, but the double is better. I have not seen them slip yet like the photo, but time will tell.

 

[seachicken]

Yes, you can tie to the single or double strand, but the double is better. I have not seen them slip yet like the photo, but time will tell.

Oh ok I'll tie that one again to fix that. Still thinking about welding rings though

 

[Aquaholic]

Oh ok I'll tie that one again to fix that. Still thinking about welding rings though

AP says to have the single ring in the drilled hole, and tie to the double ring part.

This helps too, especially on the smaller light spoons like the 3” sand lance or 2” herring shape. Sometimes tying tightly to the welded or split ring on a small spoon inhibits the action. So a loop knot is recommended. Here’s a great diagram of an easy to tie version.

 

[seachicken]

AP says to have the single ring in the drilled hole, and tie to the double ring part.

This helps too, especially on the smaller light spoons like the 3” sand lance or 2” herring shape. Sometimes tying tightly to the welded or split ring on a small spoon inhibits the action. So a loop knot is recommended. Here’s a great diagram of an easy to tie version.

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Damn, thanks! I wondered about the inconsistency of a welded ring. I'm definitely going to use that one.

 

[scott craven]

AP says to have the single ring in the drilled hole, and tie to the double ring part.

This helps too, especially on the smaller light spoons like the 3” sand lance or 2” herring shape. Sometimes tying tightly to the welded or split ring on a small spoon inhibits the action. So a loop knot is recommended. Here’s a great diagram of an easy to tie version.

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Or use one of these on your leader and you get a the quick change feature as well

 

[Aquaholic]

Or use one of these on your leader and you get a the quick change feature as well
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I bought a pack of the smaller versions to try out. Adding weight to a 2” spoon might affect it but removing the split ring and using this instead is a thought too.

The loop knot does work well though.

 

[ChilliSpoons]

I personally would avoid a loop knot onto a split ring. The loop knot moves around freely and could wear on the split ring where it steps from single to double ring. A clinch knot should stay in place where you tighten it down.

 

[PEETZcanada]

I bought a pack of the smaller versions to try out. Adding weight to a 2” spoon might affect it but removing the split ring and using this instead is a thought too.

The loop knot does work well though.

If anything the quick change will allow freedom of movement making the spoon more active. there is no additional weight added to the actual spoon as you are towing or trolling. Use the smallest size possible that will allow the spoon to move and without comprimising the strength of your set up. I suggest 25lb quick change as a minimum.

 

[Aquaholic]

If anything the quick change will allow freedom of movement making the spoon more active. there is no additional weight added to the actual spoon as you are towing or trolling. Use the smallest size possible that will allow the spoon to move and without comprimising the strength of your set up. I suggest 25lb quick change as a minimum.

The weight upfront can affect the action of the spoon by dampening it. Using a swivel on the nose of a small spoon is not recommended either.

 

[PEETZcanada]

The weight upfront can affect the action of the spoon by dampening it. Using a swivel on the nose of a small spoon is not recommended either.

In my experience a quick change will not effect it in any substantial way. I simply remove the ring from AP spoons and connect directly.

 

[Aquaholic]

In my experience a quick change will not effect it in any substantial way. I simply remove the ring from AP spoons and connect directly.

In a previous post, I had mentioned removing the split ring and using that thin coast lock on a trial basis. Most of my comments are from Andrew himself though. Plus my own world experience.

 

[PEETZcanada]

In a previous post, I had mentioned removing the split ring and using that thin coast lock on a trial basis. Most of my comments are from Andrew himself though. Plus my own world experience.

As is all of mine. There is no wrong way to entice fish as long as you are catching. I am always learning and experimenting. I don't live in a box and I do not follow the norm.

Andrew's spoons are a favorite of mine and have been top shelf choices of mine in numerous areas around Vancouver Island.

 

[Aquaholic]

As is all of mine. There is no wrong way to entice fish as long as you are catching. I am always learning and experimenting. I don't live in a box and I do not follow the norn.

Andrew's spoons are a favorite of mine and have been top shelf choices of mine in numerous areas around Vancouver Island.

Have you tried the 2 inch herring spoon yet?

 

[PEETZcanada]

Have you tried the 2 inch herring spoon yet?

I mostly use larger profiles in almost everything that I use, unless I am in shallow structure early in the season.

 

[PEETZcanada]

Grrrrrrrrrr!
T’was a hard strike.


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The hook is the weakest link in all the dissimilar metals. It's a good idea to change your hooks out more often than not. Dissimilar metals create electrolysis and will deteriorate over a short period of time.

 

[Aquaholic]

The hook is the weakest link in all the dissimilar metals. It's a good idea to change your hooks out more often than not. Dissimilar metals create electrolysis and will deteriorate over a short period of time.

I believe that’s a stainless spoon with a stainless split ring and a stainless hook. what dissimilar metals are you referring to here?

 

[PEETZcanada]

I believe that’s a stainless spoon with a stainless split ring and a stainless hook. what dissimilar metals are you referring to here?

Stainless hooks are softer than the main substrate and the rings. Therefore the weakest link and will deteriorate faster than the rest of the entire lure configuration.

We also see it in stainless Traps when there is no zink present. The wire is the weakest link.

 

[Gerry Treger]

4" AP Tackleworks Cop Car Anchovy. I have 6 colour patterns and they all produce for Springs and Coho. 304 SS, keep their shape, decals don't seem to teeth scar nor do they fall off.